“This is definitely not an airplane.” Directed by: Colin Minihan Written by: Colin Minihan, Stuart Ortiz (The Vicious Brothers) Starring: Brittany Allen, Freddie Stroma, Michael Ironside, Gil Bellows The H-Bomb: In a set up never before seen in a horror movie, five college kids head out to a remote cabin in the woods to spend the weekend. This scholarly posse is … [Read more...] about Extraterrestrial
Archives for May 2015
Love & Mercy
Directed by: Bill Pohlad Writers: Oren Moverman, Michael A. Lerner Cast: John Cusack, Paul Dano, Elizabeth Banks, Paul Giamatti “God only knows what I'd be without you” is a very familiar lyric. It’s from a song on The Beach Boys 1966 “Pet Sounds” Album. It’s a seminal tune from the unfettered genius of the group’s leader and songwriter Brian Wilson, arguably one of the … [Read more...] about Love & Mercy
Tomorrowland
Convoluted socialist manifesto for saps. Directed by: Brad Bird Written by: Damon Lindelof, Brad Bird Cast: George Clooney, Britt Robertson, Hugh Laurie, Raffey Cassidy Swift shot: For me, that's two duds for Disney this year. First, Into the Woods and now Tomorrowland. Remember that annoying kid in The Last Action Hero? Well, he now has competition for being the … [Read more...] about Tomorrowland
Blackhat
Undercooked cyber thriller needed a lot more Heat. Directed by: Michael Mann Written by: Morgan Davis Foehl Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Wei Tang, Viola Davis, Leehom Wang, Holt McCallany The H-Bomb: After a cyber attack on a Hong Kong power plant triggers a meltdown, Chinese investigators Chen Dawai (Leehom Wang) and his sister, Lien (Wei Tang) team up with American … [Read more...] about Blackhat
Get on board the giving train!
The Trainwreck Comedy Tour - making stops nationwide June 14 - 21. “The Trainwreck Comedy Tour,” presented by Live Nation with Amy Schumer, Judd Apatow, Colin Quinn, Mike Birbiglia, Vanessa Bayer and Dave Attell These talented comedians from Trainwreck will be performing stand-up routines across the nation . . . and Canada. You can donate to some great groups to be … [Read more...] about Get on board the giving train!